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Chapter 1294 - 1294 231 Times Have Changed_3

1294: Chapter 231, Times Have Changed_3 1294: Chapter 231, Times Have Changed_3 It was assumed that the Black Forest Kingdom should be the leader among the Three Kingdoms of the Central Continent, and that cult organizations, no matter how much trouble they caused, wouldn’t come here seeking their demise.

But reality was a slap in the face; the first stop for these troublemakers was the Black Forest Kingdom.

Furthermore, this wasn’t the usual minor disturbances; they planned to overthrow his rule and establish their own kingdom.

“Bastards!”

“How dare these insignificant cult organizations set their sights on the kingdom—it’s simply outrageous!

Send out the orders immediately for the arrest of the cult members everywhere.

This time, we must dig deep and ensure that all cult members have nowhere to hide!”

Before Alexander V’s bellowing roar, his ministers were all wearing faces of embarrassment.

Being seen as an easy target was not merely a loss of face; it also indicated a decline in international status.

The cult organization thinks they are the weakest link within the Five Nations Alliance; and this definitely won’t be an isolated case—perhaps this is also the view held by the international community.

This was unknown to them, primarily because those involved were too close to the situation.

A few years ago, they were still full of exuberant spirit as they carried out the northern advancement strategy; this slap in the face came too abruptly.

“Your Majesty, the cult members are still converging.

Acting now to arrest them might lead to the ones not yet exposed to hide again.

Why not observe for a while and see how many join the cult, aiming to catch them all in one swoop!”

Duke Milton, the Chancellor, said with killing intent.

They had lost face in the international community, and eradicating the cult organization was an opportunity to mend that.

Having received advanced notice, if they still couldn’t produce a satisfactory report, the consequences for them would be severe.

After a slight hesitation, Alexander V still nodded his head.

To eradicate the cult organizations, governments of various countries have spared no effort, yet unfortunately, the cult organizations remain indestructible.

Aside from the depth of these people’s infiltration, there were also Major Nobles from different places who liked to deliberately leave a loose end, using it as a scapegoat when they needed to eliminate a rival.

All sorts of dirty deeds, all sorts of headless wrongful cases could have the blame pinned on cult organizations.

No matter how numerous or absurd the fabricated charges were, these figures who shunned the light had no means to come out and defend themselves.

This time, the cult organizations sealed their fate by challenging the bottom line of the Noble Consortium; this was undoubtedly the best opportunity to root them out.

Even though eradicating these elements now would lead to new cults in the future, Alexander V still decided to make an example of them.

“Department of Foreign Affairs, ensure timely communication with other countries so this operation is a success.

Military Department, prepare contingency plans.

The cult organization is very well prepared this time, and some noble regions within the kingdom might not withstand them.

If the situation spirals out of control, the Standing Army must arrive at the battlefield without delay and suppress these rebels!”

No sooner had the King finished speaking than the Foreign Minister Marquis Krasna and the Minister of Defense Count Nicholas hastily responded in agreement.

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Almost simultaneously, the Five Nations Alliance made similar targeted preparations.

However, in contrast to the Black Forest Kingdom’s vigilant readiness, the other four countries immediately started eradicating operations upon discovering the gathering of cult organizations.

Many cult organizations had just begun to gather their forces and hadn’t yet managed to enter the Black Forest Kingdom when they were met with the encircling armies led by the local nobility.

“Ally” is not a term to be taken lightly.

How could we live up to this alliance if we allowed cult organizations within our own borders to run amok in the Black Forest Kingdom!

Dragging one’s feet, stabbing in the back—these are things that only happen under special circumstances.

A mere group of cult members is not worth the government of any country abandoning their principles.

In the Alpha Kingdom, as the number of pursuers behind him continued to grow, the Skeleton Holy Master was the picture of gloom.

He had arranged to meet with the July Club today, but never expected that instead of waiting for them, he would be met by the local nobles’ private army.

Even if there were non-elite members of the July Club, it still did not change the fact that the team was a rabble.

They were utterly defeated by the nobles’ private army in an instant.

The team he had so painstakingly assembled was scattered in a moment, and the Skeleton Holy Master was close to tears.

From the situation on the battlefield, the combat power of the Alpha Kingdom nobles’ private army practically differed like heaven and earth compared to ten years ago.

It’s a pity that while the enemy grows stronger, the Skeleton Society just marks time.

Once evenly matched, now it has turned into a one-sided slaughter.

His instinct told him that the Alpha Kingdom was becoming increasingly unsuitable for cult organizations to linger on.

If this development continued, he estimated that in the future, even the private army of a baron might chase them down.

To be precise, it has already begun.

The large force currently pursuing them is the quickly assembled county nobles’ private army.

The kind of rebellion that causes turmoil across several counties is no longer within the capability of the Skeleton Society.

There’s no way out; the Alpha Kingdom is too caught up now.

Noble lords from everywhere are single-mindedly focused on training their troops, each one wanting to earn their stripes in the future battles against the Orc Empire.

Human nature is the most complex thing.

When most people’s hearts are set on the same goal, the combat power they unleash can often be extraordinary.

The Skeleton Society, caught in the crossfire, undoubtedly became a tragedy.

They hadn’t even made it to the big stage before they were chased by a swarm of medium and small nobility into chaotic flight.

“Speed up, the Black Stone Mountain Range is just ahead.

Once we shake off the pursuers, we’ll head straight into the Black Forest Kingdom!”

As he issued the order, the Skeleton Holy Master had already made up his mind: He could not stay in this damned Alpha Kingdom any longer.

Once he entered the Black Forest Kingdom, he would never come back!

When fleeing for one’s life, an individual’s potential is often easily stimulated.

The rag-tag Skeleton Society might not be able to defeat the pursuing nobles’ private army, but they were still top-notch when it came to running away.

After receiving the orders, in the blink of an eye, everyone rushed to the edge of the woods, only to be greeted by a hail of arrows.

The cries and howls of despair almost made the Skeleton Holy Master, who was personally covering the rear, collapse on the spot.

Fleeing, fleeing, in the midst of escape, they actually ran into the enemy’s encirclement.

Is there no justice left in the world?

Damn nobles’ private armies, whose private army has such coordination?

I fear many of the standing armies on the continent wouldn’t be able to work together so seamlessly.

Complaining is pointless, the battle has come to this point, and hoping to leave with the team has now become a fantasy.

A decisive person himself, the Skeleton Holy Master realized the trend was irreversible and made a quick decision, “Scatter and break through!”

No sooner had his words touched the ground than the Skeleton Holy Master took the lead in breaking away from the group, seizing the opportunity of the enemy’s encirclement not yet being fully formed to make his escape.